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Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook has become arguably the most exciting player in the NBA. Aside from his skill set as a point guard, Westbrook plays with a tenacity that is seldom seen in the league today.
That said, it is among the factors that have made him one of the game's most recognizable players as well. It is also the main reason why NBA legend Kevin Garnett said the Thunder star reminds him so much of himself during an interview with Michael Pina of Vice Sports.
“[Long pause] Nobody plays with that anger. I always say this: Westbrook plays angry, and that’s how I thought I played. I don’t know, man. In my younger days I was having fun and when you start to make a lot of money that starts to take the fun away from it because you have real responsibilities now.”
“People are expecting things versus it being potential. So I started playing angry. So when I watch Westbrook play, he plays with that type of vengeance and that type of [growls], you know? That worked for me. I’m an energetic guy. I played with force. And I wanted to be remembered! I wanted for it to be that when I left this sport, I want you to remember me.”
Kevin Garnett was undoubtedly one of the fiercest competitors of his generation. It is the primary reason that he went on to enjoy such an illustrious NBA career. It is also the reason why Russell Westbrook continues to receive praise from legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.
Needless to say, Westbrook's approach is similar to that of the “Big Ticket” when he played. Although he is coming off his first MVP season, it is clear that the fire raging for a shot at the NBA Finals burns brighter than ever.
